Human Movement: health and rehabilitation

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Unit profile

Description

Research within the group concerns conditions and rehabilitation for a healthy life, with a focus on movement and activity. Research within the group also aims to improve understanding of effects on human structure, functions, activities, and participation in society. Research within the group includes the line from health promotion to rehabilitation, throughout the lifespan. Other areas are work-related issues and research within patient education and higher education.

Research

The research within the group aims to increase and disseminate the knowledge about what contributes to a sustained healthy life in activity and movement throughout the life span. This includes health promotion, prevention, and rehabilitation. The base is a holistic view on persons and their surroundings. In the research group, we also develop tests and measurement methods. Another research area in the group is different perspectives on learning. The research group teaches in many programs within the Faculty of Medicine.

More about us

UKÄ subject classification

  • Physiotherapy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

Collaborations the last five years

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  • NU 2022

    Gummesson, C. (Contributor)

    2022 Jun 152022 Jun 17

    Activity: Participating in or organising an eventOrganisation of workshop/ seminar/ course

  • NU 2022

    Gummesson, C. (Role not specified)

    2022 Jun 152022 Jun 17

    Activity: Participating in or organising an eventOrganisation of workshop/ seminar/ course

  • Professionalism CoP

    Gummesson, C. (Role not specified)

    2022 → …

    Activity: Consultancy, expert advice and membershipsMember of board/committee/council etc